Metal legend Dio dies.

In a cruel twist of fate, rumors circulating the interwebs proved true and at 7:45 a.m, EST. on Sunday Ronnie James Dio, erstwhile singer of Rainbow, Ozzie’s stand in and a man who believed “Metal was a way of life” passed away from stomach cancer causing a small war over his Wikipedia entry.

He is survived by his wife Wendy who writes, “Please know he loved you all and his music will live on forever.”

Though later interviews show Dio an overworked man still harboring some bitterness towards Ritchie Blackmore, Dorf prefers to remember Ronnie James Dio in his 80’s glam metal pomp.